Being an accountable, autonomous, professional midwife: skills for Domain 1

6.3share and apply research, audit, and service evaluation findings to inform practice, to include:

6.3.1find and access best local, national and international evidence relevant to health, care, and policy

6.3.2critically analyse the strengths and limitations of quantitative and qualitative studies, including ethical considerations, study design, and data analysis

6.4keep, and securely store, effective records for all aspects of the continuum of care for the woman, newborn infant, partner and family:

6.4.1present and share verbal, digital and written reports with individuals and/or groups, respecting confidentiality

6.4.2clearly document the woman’s understanding, input, and decisions about her care

6.5use strategies to work within the World Health Organisation International Code of Marketing of Breastmilk Substitutes and subsequent World Health Assembly resolutions

6.6reflect on and debate topics including those that are seen to be challenging or contentious

6.7demonstrate the ability to escalate concerns in situations related to the health and wellbeing of the woman or newborn infant, or of the behaviour or vulnerability of colleagues.